One of the biggest importances in aiding toward the achievement of your dreams, is maintaining your child-like instincts. His first love as a child was making music. And over a decade later, he has realized that as his dream that he is working to turn into existence. A little over a year that he began his dream journey, he is approaching 10,000 listens on SoundCloud, and is already selling his beats to local artists. He is my good friend, Aditya Kumar. "The second best time to plant a tree is NOW." He is one of my major influencers in shifting my mindset toward using my gifts to achieve BIG things. He is on the road to turning his DREAMS INTO EXISTENCE. I'm so happy to have him on this episode and can't wait to see what he will acccomplish in the future. "You need to have faith that you will succeed in your dream." Questions That I Ask What were the factors that caused you to stray away from your initial childhood passion during school and college? (4:20) What advice would you give to people who are trying to determine their passion/calling? What should they do? (12:00) Why is it important to have a childlike mindset when chasing a dream? (19:15) How were you able to overcome the initial fear that comes with the beginning of a dream journey? (29:00) If you don't make it as a music producer, would the journey have been worth it? (40:30) "You must shift your mindset from a consumer's mindset to a producer's mindset." Things That You'll Learn In This Episode How to maintain the right attitude about a job one isn't fulfilled by when chasing a dream (9:15) The importance of switching your mindset from a consumer's mindset to a producer's mindset (16:00) How the right support system will spur you on in chasing your dream (30:40) How to prevent from comparing yourself to others (33:50) Plus more! Aditya's ONE Piece of Advice That Will Help Turn Your Dreams Into Existence Stay childlike. Kids pursue their dreams because they love it. They're not motivated by extrinsic desires. If you put in the rowk and you don't make it, you won't regret it IF you were childlike through the whole process. Follow Aditya on Social Media SoundCloud Resources Developing the Right Attitude About Your Job When Chasing a Dream - Dreams Into Existence blog post by Gbogo Adebayo-Ige Set the BEST Example For Your Children - Dreams Into Existence blog post by Gbogo Adebayo-Ige EP 1 of Dreams Into Existence Music Credit: Detroit Dilla - 1-9-9-4, Haze - 1-9-9-4, Astro - 1-9-9-4

Dreams Into Existence with Gbogo Adebayo-Ige

EP 2 – Staying Childlike and Finding the Passion That’ll Achieve Your Dreams with Aditya Kumar

He was, is, and will ALWAYS be one of my biggest influences. He shifted my thinking on what it takes to live a fulfilled life. He is my brother, Faithfulness Adebayo-Ige. He is a fourth-year Theater major at UC Riverside. He has worked at the Oprah Winfrey Network, was part of a commercial campaign with Adidas, shot a commercial for the 2020 Summer Olympics, wrote a full spec screenplay, worked at The Vision Theater in Los Angeles, and is inspired to use his story to influence others to reach their dreams. That is why it was so important for me to have him on the show for the first episode. "There are 24 hours in a day. If this is your dream, you can sacrifice AT LEAST ONE HOUR toward it EVERY DAY." He is on the road to turning his DREAMS INTO EXISTENCE. I am inspired by Faithfulness's dedication, perseverance, and risk tolerance. I am so excited to see what he will achieve in the future. "Whatever you were made to do in this world, God gives it to you for FREE." Questions That I Ask: How do you go from entering college as a business major on a track scholarship to acting? (7:50) What was the "success moment" in which you realized that you had a gift in acting and writing? (17:00) Have you had issues with making comparisons and how did you deal with that? (30:00) How have you stayed grounded despite your many successes? (49:30) What are the next steps? (56:00) "You need to DO what you want to do, and do it NOW." Things You'll Learn In This Episode The importance of being honest with yourself when trying to figure out your path in life (10:15) Replacing your excitement with commitment when chasing a dream (22:25) Why our dreams should be used primarily for helping others (43:30) How determination helps generate confidence (53:30) Plus more! Faithfulness's ONE Piece of Advice That Will Help Turn Your Dreams Into Existence Be your best friend. If you can't live with yourself, it will show. Live in your own skin, and you will love life much more. Follow Faithfulness on Social Media Twitter Instagram Snapchat Resources Don't Confuse the Two - Dreams Into Existence blog post by Gbogo Adebayo-Ige Don't Quit - Dreams Into Existence blog post by Gbogo Adebayo-Ige It Ain't About the Money - Dreams Into Existence blog post by Gbogo Adebayo-Ige Music Credit: Detroit Dilla - 1-9-9-4, Osaka - 1-9-9-4, Riddim - 1-9-9-4

EP 1 – Taking the Leap and Sticking With Your Dreams with Faithfulness Adebayo-Ige

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